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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.80, 63,994.45 and 26,229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.80, 63,994.45 and 26,229.25 is: 36,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.80 : 63,994.45 = 26,229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.80/63,994.45 = 26,229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.80x = 63,994.45 × 26,229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.80x = 1,678,525,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,525,976.54/46,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,196.35

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